20 Mind-Blowing Facts About Adolf Hitler

By Chris Waugh / May 6, 2017

9. He Contemplated Being A Priest During His Childhood

Although he soon shunned his Catholic upbringing, Hitler did hold aspirations to be a priest during his childhood. As an eight-year-old, Hitler was a proud member of the church choir and took up singing lessons in order to improve his vocals.

But Hitler's religious beliefs soon faded and he became an atheist to the very core - shattering any dreams he may have previously held of becoming a priest.